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April 22, 2012 · Cessna 182J · N2701F
Delle, UT
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 22, 2012
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Delle, UT
Aircraft
Cessna 182J
Tail Number
N2701F
Operator
Cravens G Ralph
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR12CA179
The pilot reported that a large pile of gravel had been left on the parking area that was near but not directly in line with the start of the runway. The pilot stated that from his airplane’s parking place he could see two signs marking the runway but could not see the pile of gravel between the two signs because it blended with the terrain. The pilot reported that he began his takeoff roll from the gravel parking area, but had not yet reached takeoff speed, when the airplane collided with the pile of gravel, substantially damaging the left wing, firewall and engine mounts. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to properly monitor the environment during the departure from a gravel parking area and runway, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with a mound of gravel.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that a large pile of gravel had been left on the parking area that was close to the start of the runway. This pile was not in line with the starting point of the runway, but close to it. From where the pilot had his airplane parked he could see the two signs marking the runway and directly in the center was the pile of gravel that blended into the terrain. The pilot reported that he began his takeoff roll from this gravel parking area and collided with the pile of gravel at full power, but not yet takeoff speed. The left wing, firewall and engine mounts were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 MDT
Nearest AirportDELLE (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length1502 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182J
Tail NumberN2701F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCravens G Ralph
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470 SERIES · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 83 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Weather SourcePILO